Graduate Programs

Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional, a master's degree will focus and enhance your business skills and improve your footing on the corporate ladder. Our Ph.D. programs develop thought leaders for teaching and research positions at academic institutions throughout the world.

Certificates

Certificates offer convenience and flexibility for working professionals. If you’re interested in exploring a master’s program, teaching at the college level or simply advancing within your organization, a certificate can open the door!

Online Programs

The Raymond J. Harbert College of Business' online programs blend traditional instruction with modern technology to extend educational opportunities beyond campus. Students can improve their educational credentials from their home or work site while also balancing career or family obligations. The programs are fully accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).

Executive Programs

Our internationally-ranked executive programs accommodate the schedules of working professionals and blend on-campus experiences with online resources. Strengthen your management skills and further your career by taking advantage of the up-to-date information and international experiences offered by our programs.

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International Programs

We will prepare you to compete – and lead – in a global economy. Experiencing new cultures and business practices firsthand through one of our internship, summer or semester abroad opportunities will build your resume and broaden your horizons.

If you’re already a business major, you can declare a business minor by visiting your advisor in 147 Lowder Hall. Non-business majors can also visit 147 Lowder Hall to complete minor declaration paperwork or visit http://aub.ie/NBdeclareminor.

Departments

We strive to provide a superior student experience that produces highly sought after graduates. Learn more about our academic departments and how we can help you achieve your goals.

Masters of Real Estate Development

Academic Advising

The Office of Academic Advising guides you through your undergraduate academic schedule and helps you understand the University's policies and procedures. Our advisors will help you organize your undergraduate plan of action and provide information on educational options and professional development activities.

Office of Professional & Career Development (OPCD)

In today's economy, you'll need every advantage to land the job and the salary you want. Harbert College of Business's Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD) helps assess your skills, focus your interests and leverage your capabilities to find the employment you seek.

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Special Events

Legends and Leaders is a semi-annual series of workshops and talks on real-world subjects like networking, social media and multicultural awareness from business mentors and alumni. Keep an eye on the OPCD calendar for the next series!

Business Bash is a semi-annual event providing business students with opportunities to learn about business majors, meet student organizations and network.

Career Fair is a semi-annual event providing students the opportunity to meet with potential employers for internships and jobs.

Calendar of Events

Harbert Student Council

The College of Business Student Council represents all student organizations in the college. The president and vice president of the Council are elected by the College's student body. A six-member Cabinet is appointed by the president, vice president and members of the previous year's Student Council. Students interested in serving on the Council should watch for application postings after the election of the president and vice president.

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Finance professors propose alternative state pension plan

A study completed by two finance professors at the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business reports the Retirement Systems of Alabama faces an alarming $15.2 billion shortfall
– nearly double the state’s $8.8 billion debt -- and offers recommendations to right
the ship.

Taken directly from the RSA’s annual financial report, Barth and Jahera’s report reveals
that the RSA holds $29.4 billion in assets, but has $44.6 billion in liabilities.

“Any shortfall that’s never resolved is ultimately paid by the taxpayers,” said Barth.
“Some taxpayers aren’t even benefitting by being members of the system.”

The RSA is made up of the Teachers Retirement System, Employees Retirement System,
and Judicial Retirement Fund. Barth and Jahera noted that the current system has only
66 cents for every dollar owed to current and future retirees – and the current shortfall
has been growing by $4 million each day.

Three recommendations were offered to repair the system:

1) Create a cash balance pension structure for all new employees that provides individual
accounts (with employer and employee contributions), a 5 percent state-guaranteed
minimum rate of interest, and member and state profit-sharing components;

2) Adjust judicial pensions to be in-line with fellow state employees (vested judges
receive 75 percent of salary regardless of years of service);

3) Disallow the Alabama Education Association executive administration to participate
in the public retirement system.

Barth and Jahera said, if implemented, their plan would reduce the financial drain
on state budgets and potentially earn positive annual savings in excess of $1 billion
once the shortfall has been erased.

“It’s a good compromise between the traditional plan and a 401k-type of plan,” Jahera
said. “You’re shifting some of the risk away from the state’s taxpayers, but not all
of the risk.”